Formerly
senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in
Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader
magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as
producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and
as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group.

He is
the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles,
including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles.

Moran
bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk
art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques
and fine art for more than 20 years.

Excluded items: all weapons,
including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are
accepted); coins and paper money; Beanie Babies; fine jewelry, including
precious gems, pocket and wristwatches; musical instruments, including violins
and wind/reed instruments (though some acoustic and early electric guitars are
accepted).

Questions about objects not covered here
can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate.
Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to:
Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient
artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; books;
automotive items; nautical and military-related objects; sports memorabilia
(including baseball cards); records; antique tools and technological objects
(typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific
measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.). When in doubt, email
inquiry can often address this.

Opinions of
value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations,
which require a certified appraisal.